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Y351 VCC

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,363 mi
Last recorded99,363 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY351 VCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 99,363 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 18 Jul 2023 99,362 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 28 Jul 2022 98,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control wiring damaged but not excessively (7.12 (b))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 28 Jul 2022 98,517 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front & Rear Suspensions Are Slightly Corroded

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 1 Sep 2021 98,517 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 98,517 miles

Central Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Central Front Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 98,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 98,517 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 98,517 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 98,018 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 98,018 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 98,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 98,278 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 97,612 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 97,612 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 96,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2015 96,511 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 95,576 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 94,792 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 93,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag light on

Fail 23 Jul 2011 92,800 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 92,800 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 91,984 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 91,047 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 89,399 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 85,848 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 80,983 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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Y351 VCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y351 VCC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y351 VCC is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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